South Island
Wake up where no hotel can reach.
Certified self-contained campervans from Christchurch. Freedom camp legally, travel at your own pace — from NZ$129.00 NZ$116.10/day, run by a local team who answers the phone.
Campervan Hire for Every New Zealand Journey
Self-contained and certified, with every detail chosen for New Zealand's roads, weather and freedom camping.
Plan Your Adventure
South Island
Choosing a Van
Choosing the Perfect Campervan for Your New Zealand Road Trip
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Winter Travel
How to Campervan in the New Zealand Winter
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Where our vans take you
Every road starts in Christchurch. Tap a place to read our guide.
Suggested 7-day loop · 1,541 km Read guide →
Suggested 7-day loop · 1,541 km
Canterbury
- 6 Hanmer Springs · Campervan Hire Hanmer Springs: Thermal Pools, Forest Walks and Overnight Spots
- 7 Arthur’s Pass · Campervan Hire Arthur’s Pass: Alpine Village and the Otira Viaduct — campervan hire arthurs pass
- 8 Christchurch · Campervan Hire Christchurch to Queenstown: The Ultimate South Island Road Trip in a Koru
- 9 Akaroa · Campervan Hire Akaroa: Banks Peninsula, Hector's Dolphins and Where to Park
Mackenzie
- 10 Aoraki / Mount Cook · 7-Day South Island Grand Loop: Mount Cook, Queenstown & Kaikoura by Campervan — South Island campervan itinerary
- 11 Lake Tekapo · Campervan Hire Lake Tekapo: Stargazing, the Mackenzie Basin and Where to Park
- 12 Lake Pukaki · Campervan Hire Lake Pukaki: The Turquoise Lake and Mount Cook Views
- 13 Twizel · Campervan Hire Twizel: Mackenzie Basin Base Camp
Otago & Southern Lakes
- 14 Wānaka · Campervan Hire Wanaka: What to See, Where to Stay and How to Get There
- 15 Queenstown · Campervan Hire Queenstown: Top South Island Routes and DOC Sites
- 16 Glenorchy · Campervan Hire Glenorchy: The Road to Paradise and Where to Camp
- 17 Ōamaru · Campervan Hire Oamaru: Penguins, Steampunk and the Victorian Precinct
- 18 Dunedin · Dunedin Campervan Hire: Top Routes, Freedom Camping Spots, and Local Tips — campervan hire dunedin
Fiordland & Southland
West Coast
- 22 Haast · Campervan Hire Haast: The Haast Pass and the Wild South Westland Coast
- 23 Fox Glacier · Campervan Hire Fox Glacier: Walks, Views and Overnight Spots on the West Coast
- 24 Franz Josef · Campervan Hire Franz Josef: Glacier Country by Campervan
- 25 Hokitika · Campervan Hire Hokitika: Gorge, Greenstone and the Wild West Coast
Top of the South
- 1 Kaikōura · 7-Day South Island Grand Loop: Mount Cook, Queenstown & Kaikoura by Campervan — South Island campervan itinerary
- 2 Picton · Campervan Hire Picton: Marlborough Sounds and the Ferry
- 3 Blenheim · Campervan Hire Blenheim: Marlborough Wine Country by Campervan
- 4 Nelson · Campervan Hire Nelson: Sunshine, Beaches and the Abel Tasman Gateway
- 5 Abel Tasman · Campervan Hire Abel Tasman: Base, Beaches and Water Taxis
Every stop works with a certified self-contained van — freedom camp legally along the way.
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Map data: Natural Earth 1:10m (public domain) · relief from public-domain terrain tiles (AWS Open Data) · roads © OpenStreetMap contributors via OSRM · place guides from our own blog posts
Hit the Road in 3 Steps
From booking to the open road — we've made it as simple as possible.
What Our Travellers Say
An absolutely unforgettable experience. The van was perfect — the diesel heater kept us warm on cold nights, and being self-contained meant we woke up in incredible spots with nobody else around. Will 100% be back.
Perfect size, easy to drive and fully kitted out. The freedom to wake up somewhere different every morning was something we'll never forget. Booking was effortless and the team were so helpful.
Travelled solo and felt completely safe. The van was immaculate and the self-containment certification meant I could camp in places I'd only ever seen in photos. Truly special experience.
Spacious, comfortable and the kids absolutely loved it. The extras we hired made evenings around the van truly memorable. A campervan holiday is something every family should do at least once.
Start Your New Zealand Adventure
Choose your van, pick your dates, and hit the open road. Aotearoa is out there waiting.